Skylar Mayberry-Mayes
Skylar Mayberry-Mayes is a member of the Des Moines Public Schools school board in Iowa, representing District 4. He assumed office on April 9, 2024. His current term ends in 2025.
Mayberry-Mayes is running for re-election to the Des Moines Public Schools school board to represent District 4 in Iowa. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Mayberry-Mayes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Skylar Mayberry-Mayes' earned a B.A. in finance from the University of Northern Iowa, an M.B.A. from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. in education from Drake University. His career experience includes working as the executive director of the Jacobson Institute at Grand View University. Mayberry-Mayes has been affiliated with DMPS Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Oakridge Neighborhood, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Investing In My Future, Inc..[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa, elections (2025)
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Des Moines Public Schools School Board District 4
Incumbent Skylar Mayberry-Mayes is running in the general election for Des Moines Public Schools School Board District 4 on November 4, 2025.
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Endorsements
Mayberry-Mayes received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- State Rep. Rob Johnson (D)
- State Rep. Brian Meyer (D)
- State Rep. Megan Srinivas (D)
- Frmr. Des Moines School Board Memb. Jacquie Easley-McGhee
- Southeast Polk School Board Memb. Brigid Ernst (Nonpartisan)
- West Des Moines City Councilor Renee Hardman (Nonpartisan)
- Frmr. Des Moines School Board Memb. Dick Murphy
- Waukee School Board Memb. Armel Traore Dit Nignan
- Johnston School Board Memb. Lya Williams
- Teamsters Local 90
- Des Moines Education Association
- Iowa Unity Coalition
- Run for Something
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Skylar Mayberry-Mayes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mayberry-Mayes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will ensure that each policy and investment is directly aligned with the goal of improving district performance and outcomes, so all students receive the support they need to reach their full potential.
- I will continue to prioritize open communication, transparency, and community involvement to foster stronger partnerships that support our students' success.
- I will advocate for opportunities that allow students to explore their passions, build confidence, and take ownership of their education.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
